Table 4. Comparison between results of diet adequacy and prevalence of excess weight and obesity from this study with the Brazilian general population from Vigitel 2018 study.
| Vegetarians (all) N = 3,319 | Brazilian population* N = 52,395 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 95% CI** | % | 95% CI** | |
| Excess weight*** | 27.8% | 26.3–29.3% | 55.7% | 54.8–56.6% |
| Obesity | 7.1% | 6.2–8.0% | 19.8% | 19.1–20.5% |
| Regular intake of fruits and vegetables | 60.1% | 58.5–61.8% | 33.9% | 33.0–34.7% |
| Regular intake of soft drinks | 3.9% | 3.2–4.5% | 14.4% | 13.6–15.1% |
| Adequate daily intake of fruits and vegetables | 38.1% | 36.5–39.8% | 23.1% | 22.4–23.9% |
*Vigitel (“Surveillance System of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Inquiry”) is a population study conducted annually by the Ministry of Health. Data from Vigitel 50
** 95% Confidence Intervals.
***Excess weight is the sum overweight and obesity rates.